Towards better Health Questions

Objective questions

What is a vector in health terms?

A) A disease-causing organism B) An animal that transmits pathogens C) A microorganism D) A cleaning agent

Correct Answer: B) An animal that transmits pathogens

Which of these practices helps control harmful microorganisms?

A) Covering food B) Avoiding balanced diets C) Storing food at room temperature D) Not using antiseptics

Correct Answer: A) Covering food

What does salting food items achieve?

A) Provides nutrients B) Destroys bacteria by plasmolysis C) Increases water content D) Prevents spoilage entirely

Correct Answer: B) Destroys bacteria by plasmolysis

Why is dehydration effective in preserving food?

A) It prevents bacteria from reproducing. B) It increases the water content. C) It changes the taste of the food. D) It eliminates vitamins.

Correct Answer: A) It prevents bacteria from reproducing.

Which is an example of an antiseptic?

A) Sanitas B) Dettol C) Lysol D) Izal

Correct Answer: B) Dettol

How do mosquitoes transmit diseases biologically?

A) By carrying pathogens on their legs B) By ingesting pathogens that develop in their bodies C) By spreading dirt D) By contaminating food

Correct Answer: B) By ingesting pathogens that develop in their bodies

Which of these helps in mosquito control?

A) Draining swamps B) Leaving stagnant water open C) Storing food near bushes D) Avoiding mosquito nets

Correct Answer: A) Draining swamps

What is the main role of molluscicides in water snail control?

A) Poisoning drinking water B) Preventing snail reproduction C) Destroying snail breeding sites D) Killing larvae and snails

Correct Answer: D) Killing larvae and snails

Which is NOT a method to control houseflies?

A) Using poison baits B) Leaving food uncovered C) Closing pit toilets D) Using insecticides

Correct Answer: B) Leaving food uncovered

What helps control black flies?

A) Proper monitoring of water bodies B) Planting more bushes C) Leaving breeding spots undisturbed D) Avoiding fumigation

Correct Answer: A) Proper monitoring of water bodies

What is one of the most effective methods of maintaining good health?

A) Eating unbalanced diets B) Drinking unclean water C) Maintaining personal and environmental cleanliness D) Avoiding exercise

Correct Answer: C) Maintaining personal and environmental cleanliness

Which of these is a method of refuse disposal?

A) Leaving it in open areas B) Burning in incinerators C) Storing in living rooms D) Dumping in rivers

Correct Answer: B) Burning in incinerators

What is a recommended practice for safe water consumption?

A) Drinking untreated water B) Boiling water before drinking C) Leaving water in open containers D) Mixing water with dirt

Correct Answer: B) Boiling water before drinking

Which of these protects food from contamination?

A) Leaving it uncovered B) Storing it in unhygienic conditions C) Inspecting imported food items D) Avoiding market inspections

Correct Answer: C) Inspecting imported food items

What is a common measure to prevent disease spread?

A) Avoiding vaccines B) Living in poorly ventilated houses C) Eating a balanced diet D) Avoiding hygiene practices

Correct Answer: C) Eating a balanced diet

What does the World Health Organization (WHO) primarily focus on?

A) Research and standardization of health practices B) Building amusement parks C) Producing food for countries D) Running hospitals worldwide

Correct Answer: A) Research and standardization of health practices

Which organization focuses on children's health and nutrition?

A) International Red Cross Society B) Nigerian Medical Association C) UNICEF D) UNESCO

Correct Answer: C) UNICEF

What is one of the roles of the International Red Cross Society during wars?

A) Building dams B) Taking care of the injured C) Distributing vaccines D) Maintaining peace agreements

Correct Answer: B) Taking care of the injured

What is the Nigerian Medical Association's role?

A) Managing food distribution B) Training medical staff C) Planting trees D) Running transportation systems

Correct Answer: B) Training medical staff

How does UNESCO indirectly assist health services?

A) By managing hospitals B) By improving educational standards C) By building more clinics D) By training health officers

Correct Answer: B) By improving educational standards

Theory Questions

List four ways each of controlling black fly, tse-tse fly and rodents

State four ways of purification of water

State six methods by which Housefly can be controlled.

Outline four general methods of controlling vectors

Discuss the functions of the Red Cross Society